The Economy

America's View of Manufacturing: By the Numbers

July 16, 2009

Deloitte's 'Public Viewpoint on Manufacturing' study highlights manufacturing's importance in the U.S. economy.

A Deloitte Development LLC and Manufacturing Institute survey of 1,000 Americans across 50 states shows manufacturing is still viewed as critical for economic growth but not seen an attractive career choice.

81 Percentage of Americans who believe manufacturing is important to the nation's standard of living

59 Percentage of Americans who think U.S. manufacturers can compete in global markets

5 Ranking manufacturing received as a top-seven career choice

1 Ranking manufacturing received as the nation's most important economic sector

Source: Deloitte Development LLC and Manufacturing Institute survey of 1,000 Americans across 50 states

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Jonathan Katz | Former Managing Editor

Former Managing Editor Jon Katz covered leadership and strategy, tackling subjects such as lean manufacturing leadership, strategy development and deployment, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, and growth strategies. As well, he provided news and analysis of successful companies in the chemical and energy industries, including oil and gas, renewable and alternative.

Jon worked as an intern for IndustryWeek before serving as a reporter for The Morning Journal and then as an associate editor for Penton Media’s Supply Chain Technology News.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kent State University and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.